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Bech is back. Whether that means much for the Raiders’ Week 18 outlook remains to be seen. The underwhelming rookie will at least have a chance to put a good game on film for whichever coaching staff is there to review it in 2026, though. Bech is a low-floor FLEX this week.

Bech injured his back on Friday. Although the Raiders’ (2-13) season is lost, a Week 17 absence could be consequential for Bech down the road. This was an opportunity for the underwhelming rookie to put a positive performance on film. He produced career highs in targets (six), receptions (six) and receiving yards (50) in Week 14. Hopefully, he can get healthy enough to play in Week 18 against the Chiefs.

The Raiders’ second-round rookie has not had a good season. Bech has caught 20-of-26 targets for 224 scoreless yards, while averaging 1.27 yards per route run. Hopefully, Bech can return in time for Week 18, so he can put something decent on film before the team begins evaluating its pre-draft needs.

The highlight here was a 37-yard deep catch-and-run where Geno Smith threw Bech open over the top of Derek Stingley, who was jumping the underneath route only to find out it was never going underneath. Bech has reached “No. 2 wideout in the Raiders offense” status, but it has equated to zero fantasy value at this time.

Bech’s 17 yards were actually second on the team, if you want to know how the Raiders’ road trip went. Things won’t get any better for Week 16, where they will visit Houston to face the Texans’ elite pass defense. Whether it is Kenny Pickett or Geno Smith under center for Vegas, Bech will be out of the WR4 conversation in fantasy.

Four of Bech’s targets were thrown to him by backup QB Kenny Pickett, who replaced QB Geno Smith (right shoulder) in the second half. Perhaps if Pickett starts in Week 15, he’ll continue peppering the rookie slot receiver with targets. If that’s the case, Bech could warrant boom-bust FLEX consideration against the Eagles in Week 15.

Raiders head coach Pete Carroll said he expects rookie WR Jack Bech to be involved “a lot” in Week 14. Bech will likely play more snaps, but expecting him to be involved a lot as a receiver seems foolhardy. Thornton has earned just 25 targets all year and Bech somehow trails him with 14. Bech warrants mild DFS consideration but should not be in re-draft lineups.

Bech missed time with a chest injury in this one, though that hardly impacted his box score relevance. The Raiders scored a touchdown on their fourth drive, and Bech at least helped them get there with a 16-yard pickup. He should not be on fantasy rosters. The Raiders face the Broncos next week.

Bech earned one target on his first drive back, but did not catch it. The rookie wide receiver still has just one reception for 16 yards at this point. He does not need to be rostered in re-draft formats.

Bech was announced as questionable to return early in the second half. It is unclear when he was injured. The rookie’s season has been disappointing. The Raiders scored a touchdown on their fourth drive against the Chargers. Bech helped the team bring the ball downfield with a 16-yard reception. It was his only target earned before being taken for examination by the medical team.